Originally Posted by cliffy

The camo job is one of a kind for sure, I need to paint mine but there is so much other stuff to do I would rather have a strong running and mechanically sound XJ than a shiny one sitting in my driveway.

Originally Posted by camohunter01

apparently, the guy i bought it from, purchased it from a man who inherited it from a relative who passed away. murdered to be exact. it sat for 6 years, untouched. so this guy says he changed engine oil, filter, trans, put a new battery, and some tires on it. the tires will need replacing before too long, but he told me he was just gonna use it for a hunting truck. i bought it, had to go through the whole bonded title process to get a title. he didn't have it. i want to be able to drive it on the street. also ranch/huntin use. I'm debating on leaving the camo or going one solid color. he actually did a decent job on it. some runs here and there, but i was impressed.

Originally Posted by camohunter01

yeah, the camo is staying.
after the new exhaust manifold and gasket install, that burning smell is nasty.
something else, how many of you with this drivetrain set up, have the issue of the transmission going way high on RPM's before shifting into second? haven't been able to get it on the main road to go more than 35, but it won't shift to 2nd gear till bout 35-40mph. gonna drive it again and get it hot to double check the trans fluid.